Stay matcher

Where should you stay in Philadelphia?

Choose the part of Philadelphia that supports the evenings and mornings you actually want—not just the lowest nightly rate.

Refine the match:

The area ranking below now favors couples and no car. Once you have picked an area, compare hotels in Philadelphia.

What matters most?

Best match for walkable days

Old City, Historic District, and Waterfront

Use Old City, Historic District, and Waterfront as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.

Best for: A focused part of the trip

Nearby: Independence National Historical Park, Museum of the American Revolution, Old City and Waterfront

Use Parkway, Fairmount, and Museum District as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.

Best for: A focused part of the trip

Nearby: Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Use Center City and Reading Terminal as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.

Best for: A focused part of the trip

Nearby: Reading Terminal Market

Use Rittenhouse Square and Midtown Village as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.

Best for: A focused part of the trip

Guided Voyager updates destination guidance regularly, but hours, weather, access, and reservations should be checked close to departure.

Before you go

Choose an Old City, Parkway, or neighborhood day rather than crisscrossing the city.
Reserve high-demand restaurants and timed historic sites on weekends.

Confirm current access, hours, reservations, and conditions with Official Eastern State Penitentiary information.